Oct 29, 2022

Cynthia Ann Taltoan, 73, of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late John Calvin Washington, II and Mildred Long Washington.  Cynthia was the wife of the late Sheldon Taltoan with whom she shared 11 years of marriage until...

Oct 24, 2022

On Monday, October 24, 2022, Heather Herzog, of Downingtown, PA, passed away unexpectedly. She was 60 years old.

Heather was born in Bryn Mawr, PA, the daughter of Jack and Edna (Walton) Redfern. She was the mother of two daughters, Megan Herzog, and Rachel Herzog-Middleton; and one son, David Herzog.

Heather was a graduate of...

Oct 17, 2022

Brandon Quadir BaCote-Byer, 18, passed away, on October 17, 2022. Born in Philadelphia on July 16, 2004, he was the baby boy of Shante Ann Sheila Byer and Brandon Phelps BaCote.

Brandon was a senior at Pottsgrove High School. He enjoyed playing football and listening to all kinds of music.

He will be deeply missed...

Oct 17, 2022

Mahdiyya Ansari, 76, passed away in her home Monday, October 17, 2022.

Mahdiyya was born March 5, 1946 in Atlanta Georgia to Louvenia and George Wise.

She enjoyed listening to oldies but goodies from Motown, as well as live entertainment. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her loved ones.

Mahdiyya was...

Oct 11, 2022

Harry D. London, 78, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at his residence.

Born in Parkesburg, PA, he was the son of Fredrick London and Iva F. Gray London.

He was a 1964 graduate of S. Horace Scott Senior High School.  After graduation, he enlisted in United States Marine Corps serving...

Oct 11, 2022

Fyrne P. Zohni, 71, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Aventura at Pembrooke, West Chester.

She was a lifelong resident of Coatesville. Fyrne was the daughter of the late Carl S. Williams, Sr., and Annabelle Bradley Williams. She was the wife of the late Saleh Zohni.

Fyrne was a 1968 graduate...

Oct 10, 2022

Kathelene Ruff, 87, of Philadelphia, PA passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Fairview Nursing and Rehab, in Philadelphia. She was born to the late Junius Taylor and Janie Estelle Gilbert Taylor on June 12, 1935 in Penns Grove, NJ. Kathelene was the wife of Anthony Roger Ruff with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. Kathelene...

Oct 6, 2022

Barbara Ann Lee was called home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2022, at the age of 88.  She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on January 31, 1934, to the late Ira James Wesley and Naomi Sarah Ferguson in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.  She was one of 9 children.

Sep 27, 2022

Bruce Stanley Purcell, "Brucey", 57, of Coatesville, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. He was the son of the late Charles H. Purcell and Jane A. Boggs Purcell, and the husband of Regina W. Boyer Purcell.

Born and raised in Coatesville, Bruce received his early education from the Coatesville Area...

Sep 24, 2022

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, surrounded by his family, Cloyd Harvey Brown, "Pup", of Paoli, PA, passed away at the Paoli Hospital.  Cloyd was 63 years old.

A Memorial Service Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 pm,  Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Second Baptist Church, 241 Highland Avenue, Wayne, PA.

Family and friends...

Sep 23, 2022

Amia Terrilynn Lewis, 49, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania passed away on September 23, 2022. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Ellis "Midget" Henry and the late Cheryl "Tiny-Mite" Lewis.

She received her early education from the Coatesville Area Public schools and graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High School in 1991.

Amia was...

Sep 22, 2022

Leslie J. Gilliam, of Atglen, PA, formerly of Downingtown, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. She was 59 years old.

Leslie was born in West Chester, PA on December 18, 1962, the daughter of the late Philena Freeman (Steele) and Samuel Eastburn Jarrett. She was the wife...

Sep 21, 2022

Rheba C. Davis Ward was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Born in Toccoa, GA, she was the daughter of the late Elder William Charlie Davis and Everow Brown Davis. After graduating from high school, she moved to New York before she resided in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

Rheba met...

Sep 14, 2022

On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, little baby boy Abraham Jaffar Sagir, of Chester Springs, PA, passed away. He was only one month old.

Little Abraham was born in West Chester, PA, to his father, and mother, Jaffar Sagir Mohamed, and Sajida Moneer.

A ceremonial ghusl, and salat al-janazah funeral prayer were held on Friday, September...

Sep 6, 2022

James Cody, Sr., 81, of Coatesville, PA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Bessie McDonald and Manrick S. Cody, Sr. He was one of seven siblings and was affectionately known as "Jimmy" by his family and friends.  He was raised on...

Aug 30, 2022

Zachary Thomas Bicking, of Lancaster County, PA (most recently residing in Chester County), lost his long battle with addiction, on August 30, 2022, at the age of 30.

He is survived by the many who loved him - his partner, Annemarie Fasnacht; his sons, Isaiah, Drayvin, and Zayne; his parents, Mimi and Shane Bicking; his siblings, Madeline,...

Aug 26, 2022

Devonia E. Wright, "Bonnie" was born to the late Joseph C. and Ethel Yarbrough on March 19, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA.

Bonnie was raised in Yeadon, PA, and attended St. Philomena Catholic School in Lansdowne, PA.  She completed her high school education at Bartram and graduated in 1965.  She received a Master's Degree in Nursing from Lincoln...

Aug 26, 2022

Sarah Mae Whitaker, 80, of Coatesville, PA passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at the Chester County Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Abigail Belle and Charles Miller. She was the wife of the late Joseph D. Whitaker.

Sarah was employed as a nurse's assistant at the Coatesville VA Hospital for over 30...

Aug 24, 2022

On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Annie Sinclair Pettus, of Thorndale, PA, formerly of Saluda, South Carolina, passed away quietly at home.  She was 87 years old.

A private cremation was held.

Condolences May be shared at the guestbook link on this memorial page.  All are welcome to light a candle in her memory.

Aug 23, 2022

Constance D. Hardy was born on March 29, 1934, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of two daughters born to the late Eshmon and Marjorie P. Harville-Gay. Connie was the wife of the late Joseph J. Hardy and the mother of one son, Joseph Monroe Hardy.

Connie received her early education from the Coatesville Area Public...